Chinese Kung Pao Tofu & Broccoli | Christina's Kitchen: Global - CHINA

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20 oz. firm tofu, cut into ½ -inch cubes

Tofu Marinade:
2 cups vegetable broth
½ cup Shao Hsing rice cooking wine
¼ cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

1 lb broccoli, ends trimmed and stalks peeled
2 tablespoons peanut oil
3 tablespoons minced scallions, white part only
3 cloves minced garlic
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
15 dried red chili peppers
3 teaspoons hot chili paste
1 ½ teaspoon Sichuan peppercorn, crushed
1 cup scallion greens, diced
1 cup fresh water chestnuts, if you can find them (1 can, in water, if you can’t)
I green bell pepper, seeded and largely diced
¼ cup dry roasted peanuts

Wrap the tofu in a kitchen towel, and place heavy weight, such as a cast-iron skillet or a stack of cookbooks on top. Let stand for 30 minutes to press out excess water. Meanwhile, prepare the tofu marinade by mixing all ingredients in a bowl and whisking. Cut the tofu into cubes about ½ -inch thick. Place them in the marinade and leave for 2 hours.

Cut the broccoli into bite-sized pieces. If using stalks, cut them at a diagonal into 1-inch pieces. Heat a large pot of water until boiling. Place a steamer above the pot and steam for 3 minutes. Rinse with cold water and drain.

Heat a large, heavy skillet on medium heat and add the peanut oil. Add the white scallion tips, garlic, ginger, dried chili peppers, chili paste, and Sichuan peppercorn. Stir-fry briefly, about 15 seconds. Remove tofu with a slotted spoon and reserve marinade. One more time, RESERVE MARINADE. Arrange the tofu in the pan and sear on high heat for 5 minutes until golden brown.

SERVES 6

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[kimmimarie]

I hardly even like Chinese food but I love this dish! Turned out delicious, thank you!!

[georgefox]

Keep up the amazing work girl! Can't wait to see more from you, especially when you make ban-mi and Pho:)

[beadiejones]

Hi just found you through vegan black forest cake, I love your take on veganism, great recipies, hope you're still filming :)

[cbarnes]

yumm i do not like tofu but i think I'll try it again with this recipe 👍👍

[blancaponce]

You should do one cooking mexican food cristina!! 😋

[elizabethshaw]

Trader Joe's also has pre pressed tofu. Then make it the way they make it in China! My darling fiance is from China as well. I think I'll go when we're only at the broth. The music is my style but not my fault Hume it's too fucking loud!